Canton of Schaffhausen

Top Viewpoints & Landmarks

This collection highlights the diverse elevations of the Schaffhausen region, from the dramatic riverside platforms overlooking the Rhine Falls to the steel observation towers of the Randen hills. It features the Hagenturm, the highest point in the canton at 912 meters, alongside historical landmarks like the Schleitheimer and Beringer towers which offer views spanning from the Black Forest to the Alps. The list also includes specialized viewpoints like the Känzeli and Fischetz, providing close-up perspectives of Europe's largest waterfall.

Top Viewpoints & Landmarks — Map

A

Fischetz

Wheelchair-accessible viewing platform located at the edge of the Rhine Falls, offering a side-on perspective of the cascading water.

B

Rheinfall

Central orientation point and guidepost for navigating the various walking paths and boat docks around the Rhine Falls.

C

Rheinfallfelsen

The central rock formation situated in the middle of the Rhine Falls, accessible by boat, featuring a staircase leading to a viewing platform.

D

Känzeli

A viewing platform built into the cliffs on the Laufen Castle side, providing a perspective directly over the main drop of the waterfall.

E

Hagenturm

A 40-meter steel lattice tower located on the Hagen, the highest point in Canton Schaffhausen at 912 meters above sea level.

F

Beringer Randenturm

Steel observation tower on the Randen range, featuring a spiral staircase and a platform overlooking the Klettgau region.

G

Schleitheimer Randenturm

A 20-meter high steel tower on the Schleitheimer Randen, providing views of the Black Forest and the Swiss Alps.

H

Irchel

Irchel is also the name of a hill in the city of Zürich, and of a campus of Zürich University located there.

I

Aussichtsplattform Thurauen

Observation platform in the Thurauen nature reserve, used for birdwatching and viewing the renatured landscape where the Thur meets the Rhine.

J

Belvedere

Located within the grounds of Schloss Laufen, this terrace offers a panoramic view of the Rhine Falls and the railway bridge.

K

Rheinfall-Blick

A viewpoint on the northern bank of the Rhine, providing a wide-angle perspective of the entire width of the waterfall.

L

Tüfels Chanzel

A natural limestone outcrop providing a panoramic view of the Rhine loop near Flaach and the surrounding forested hills.

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